Papers, 1895-1986 (bulk 1959-1983).

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Papers, 1895-1986 (bulk 1959-1983).

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Series 1 contains biographical and genealogical materials. Series 2 contains photocopies of Peterson's newspaper columns "Rural View" for the Bismarck Tribune; "West of the Wide Missouri" for the Dickinson Press and Daglum News; "Bea Line" for various Stark, Slope, Adams, and Hettinger county newspapers; articles for local and national Lutheran church publications (1959-1967); and feature articles dating from the 1950's to mid-1980's. They describe life at Flag Staff Farms, Stark County residents, organizations, businesses, local events, farming and ranching, and pioneer families. Series 3 contains materials relating to Peterson's extensive political and community activities. Series 4 contains photographs of the Peterson and Olson families; political figures associated with the Democratic-NPL Party; North Dakota CowBelles; Stark County residents and property; Daglum Lutheran Church.

2.75 linear ft. (2 boxes): 231 photos.

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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